Arsenal midfielder Declan Rice is confident that his team is ready for the crucial Premier League match against Manchester City, describing it as the 'ultimate test'. Rice, who recently recovered from an illness, played a full game against Sporting Lisbon and is now focused on helping his team secure a win against City.
The Gunners are seeking to strengthen their bid for a first Premier League title in 22 years and Rice believes that a victory over City would be a 'massive statement'. He also reflected on the pain of losing the Carabao Cup final to City and expressed his desire to reverse that result. Rice has been praised for his leadership and is seen as a key player in the team, with former Arsenal captain Patrick Vieira and pundit Gary Neville highlighting his importance.
However, Roy Keane has expressed doubts about Rice's ability to make a significant impact against City.